2011 Lexus CT Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 6 CT Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 115,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 60% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Risk: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I experienced loud engine vibration at cold starts for a couple of weeks, then i started seeing white smoke from my tailpipe. I took my vehicle to lexus river-center, covington, ky, on 14feb19 to complete tsb l-sb-0004-13 which replaces the intake manifold with a new part number. The vibrations and…
Head gasket leaking oil
Takata recall involves problems that crack welds. It should be fixed.
My engine, when in use, burns oil. It will burn about 5 quarts over the time between oil changes. I have contacted lexus about this issue, and although they (and toyota) have a service bulletin regarding the 2zr-fxe engine (the same one found in my car and various prius models) they've told me that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus ct 200h. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
Other Lexus CT Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CT Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 CT Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 CT Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 CT Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 CT Hybrid | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT Hybrid model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.